I was banded on 11/11/10 during the surgery 4 1/2 cc were placed in the band, I have had 2 fills since and at this time the band has 13 1/2 ccs and no restriction at all. During the 2nd fill the doctor was performing the Water method to get the band as close to good as he could and he stated that when he added an extra cc it was too much, so he withdrew the 1cc back out, in my thoughts I wonder how he could have had a total of 14 1/2 ccs to withdraw 1 cc out. I eat just as I did before the band and have not had any food getting stuck, vomiting, or nausea. I feel like something is not right, after reading all the stories and post, how could I have a full band after 2 post op fills and not feel anything different?

I would be so grateful for any suggestions, words of wisdom or thoughts you might have to offer. Thank you all so much.

Hi there,

I just wanted to say you are not alone! I had a 10cc band put in in 2005 I moved to another state and found a terrible Dr. In any case because of his agressive fills my band slipped. I found another dr who place a APL 14cc band Since this band has been placed I have gained 50 pound of the 100 I originally and I currently have 13 cc with 0 restriction!

My Dr. at first blamed me, then he did an upper GI to see if I had a slip what we found was there was no slip and the Fluid passed through like I had no band at all. I believe this band is too big for me and I would have been better off having the 10cc placed again. My Dr still thinks this band is going to work. I am hopeful but realistic.

I wish you much luck!

Thank you everyone for the comments. I had lost 10 lbs during one two week period, but I was going to the Y and exercising 2-3 hours a day my food intake is pretty much the same as before the surgery. Once I reduced the exercising, back came the 10 lbs plus 3 more. I don't drink liquids when I'm eating only before and after. I try to eat mainly Proteins, however I can eat eat bread, and whatever else I choose without anything getting stuck. The fill was done by me drinking a cup of Water, then fill was added, I would drink more water feel the restriction, the doctor withdrew the 1cc and then when I would drink it would hesitate for a moment then go through. The doctor double checked thechart, after stating something doesn't seem right, when he was adding up how much was in the band, after the 2nd in office fill when her realized how much was in the band 14 1/2 then he took out 1cc, now the band is supposed to have 13 1/2 cc in it right now, the bandis a 14 cc band.

In my heart of hearts, I feel like there is a leak or something.....I wouldn't think it had slipped because I don't have nausea. But I truely have no idea. I will call the office this week and talk to the nurse/doctor about this issue. I have to do something.

Thanks again for your comments and thoughts, I really do appreciate them.

The band doesn't stop you from eating and it never will. There is a hole, and food will pass through. Regardless you still need to follow a 900-1200 calorie diet to lose weight. That is simple math. I can eat anything I want, and fairly large portions, but I don't because I won't lose weight. The band should control your hunger level.. but it won't stop you from putting food in your mouth.

Yea, it's possible there is another problem, but it also seems like you aren't following the rules.

I agree with fluffy, I'm not hungry, so I don't feel like I need more Fluid in my band.